Archive for July, 2012

A compadre of Derrick Carter and Luke Solomon’s Classic Records during it’s hey-day in the late ’90s to ’00s, Brett Johnson hails from the cowboy country of Dallas Texas but was influenced by both the sounds of New York and Chicago.

From setting up his own Aesoteric Records to recently releasing on Bang The Box, he’s able to switch from deep to bleep as his finely blended, yet ever shifting, podcast displays magnificently. Check out forthcoming Leftroom single ‘No Pictures Please’ produced with Dave Barker – his partner on 2003 classic ‘Stucco Home’ – and his remix of Droog vs Inexc’s ‘Rude’ on Supernature.

Ableminds out of Denver effortlessly combine elements of a live band with edgy production to craft a compelling sonic signature of danceable beats and glitchy soundcscapes. The duo, Jordan Linit & Charles Parker Mertens, continue to push the boundaries of what bass music should sound like, while simultaneously taking the idea of an “Electronic Band” to uncharted territories with live drummer George Horn.

They will be releasing their first full-length album Faces together August 4th, but today we have an exclusive track from these fellows that is sure to move the mind and body of anyone tuned in. “New Kicks” opens up with immersive live instruments that quickly sets the pace for this tune, while jazzy synth lines weave in and out to adequately hold it all together. Each section of the track features its own unique bounce, and provides listeners with the feeling of receiving a fresh new pair of shoes.

Ableminds will be headlining the Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom on August 4th and celebrating the release of Faces, so be sure to stop by if you are in the Denver area.

“New Kicks” opens up with immersive live instruments that quickly sets the pace for this tune, while jazzy synth lines weave in and out to adequately hold it all together. Each section of the track features its own unique bounce, and provides listeners with the feeling of receiving a fresh new pair of shoes.

If you were unable to catch the live stream of In The Lab with special guest, legendary Drum & Bass icon DJ Trace, never fear! Special shout out to Clayton The Chemist for archiving this incredible set and putting it up for all to experience. Download load it now while it’s up. This set has also been added to the PhillyDnB Radio stream so it’s now included in the roation of the very popular radio stream! So here it is…we are pleased to bring you DJ Trace, Live On PhillyDnB Radio – In The Lab Show.